Join us at the fourth-annual Alpena Ice Festival on Saturday, February 15^th, 2025!

Enjoy a day of winter fun in Alpena, including ice sculptures on display throughout downtown and Mich-e-kewis Park, a huge bonfire, and a variety of activities for kids, adults and the family. The event begins at Mich-e-ke-wis Park at 11 am  with ice sculptures on display by Ice Creations of Napoleon, Ohio; a huge bonfire by Alpena Fire Department; demonstrations; food and fun; and ice and snow related activities.

Then come downtown to enjoy ice sculptures on display throughout downtown, themed cocktails, live music, and more! Nearly thirty ice sculptures will be on display throughout downtown, plus fire bowls to warm up by, music, expanded store hours, and specialty drinks and food will be available at participating restaurants throughout the day and into the evening.

A detailed schedule of events can be found on the Alpena Downtown Development Authority’s website.